ACTUATORS AND SENSORS (2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this Course, students will be able to: Explain various sensors and actuators and how they work; Choose appropriate sensors and actuators for a certain system application; Describe electronic circuits needed to connect sensors and actuators.

Topics:

1. Introduction;
2. Temperature Sensors and Thermal Actuators;
3. Optical Sensors and Actuators;
4. Electric and Magnetic Sensors and Actuators;
5. Mechanical Sensors and Actuators;
6. Acoustic Sensors and Actuators;
7. Chemical Sensor and Actuators;
8. Radiation Sensors and Actuators;
9. MEMS and Smart Sensors;
10. Interfacing Methods and Circuits;
11. Interfacing to Microprocessors.